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We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?\n Transform the everyday with us!\nSiemens Electrification & Automation (E&A) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future. We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world.\nThis role will be based in Livermore, CA. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. The East Bay offers an excellent quality of life with top-rated schools, a pleasant climate, and easy access to both mountains and the coast. Plus, your compensation goes further here with a more attainable cost of living compared to other parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.\nWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team LeadMechanical Engineer to join our innovative Trayer Engineering team, specifically focusing on the mechanical design of new and existing switchgear products. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing design, standardization, prototyping, and qualification testing. You'll apply your expertise to analyze complex problems, create innovative designs to resolve them, and ensure the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of our cutting-edge switchgear solutions, all while contributing to Siemens' mission of creating technology with purpose.\n You will make an impact with the following responsibilities:\n Switchgear Product Design & Development:\n Lead the mechanical design of new switchgear products and reconfigure existing product structures using existing, standardized components.\nPerform complex part and assembly design using SolidWorks 3D modeling software, from concept through final design for production.\nProduce drawings and specifications for product lines, for use in sales catalogs.\nIntroduce design simplification ideas to the Design Team to ensure performance, safety, quality, reliability, cost, and producibility.\n Analysis, Prototyping & Qualification:\n Develop and support qualification test programs used by both on-site and 3rd party labs.\nConduct advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in the areas of mechanical structures, fluid flow, and heat transfer.\nDevelop design prototypes and support production qualification, failure root-cause analysis, and Kinematics.\nAnalyze problems and create designs to resolve them effectively.\n Collaboration & Technical Leadership:\n Act as Team Lead to lead meetings and to support/drive team functions\nProvide support to other organizational teams on R&D for new switchgear design.\nMaintain focus on customer satisfaction through improved product reliability and cost reduction.\nDetermine product requirements based on current and potential user input.\nNetwork and collaborate with other engineers and professionals, preserving and protecting company intellectual and technical capital.\nMaintain and preserve proper configuration management methodology for assembly and piece part drawings.\n You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:\n Basic Qualifications:\n Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.\n Eight (8) or more years of experience with component design, analysis and validation.\nExperience as a Team Lead, or leading technical projects.\n Strong experience in engineering development work and addressing production issues.\n Advanced SolidWorks experience and strong CAD skills.\n Demonstrated knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling and simulation, including mechanical structures, fluid flow, and heat transfer.\n Strong knowledge of Kinematics.\nExcellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to present to diverse groups with varying technical levels.\n Proven ability to work independently in several aspects of the work.\n Open to < 25% travel.\n Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship required now or in the future.\n Preferred Qualifications:\n Experience with the design of switchgear or similar electrical distribution equipment.\nExperience working with electrical components designs (breakers, busbars, control cabinets, etc..)\nExperience working with sheet metal, simulation studies, structural analysis, enclosure design.\nExcellent problem-solving skills.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.\nExcellent communication and project management skills.\nSelf-motivated demeanor and the ability to use initiative.\nA flexible teammate with a collaborative approach.\nExperience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.\nProven ability to lead technical aspects of projects or mentor junior engineers.\n About Siemens:\n We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.\n Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:\n We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.\nYou’ll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html\nThe pay range for this position is $131,934 - $226,173 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nSiemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.\nEEO is the Law\nApplicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.\nReasonable Accommodations\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation\nfor disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.\nPay Transparency\nSiemens follows Pay Transparency laws.\nApplication Deadline\nThis role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.\nCalifornia Privacy Notice\nCalifornia residents have the right to receive additional notices about their\npersonal information. 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